St. Joseph School

St. Joseph School is a Catholic parish school rooted in Gospel values and dedicated to the spiritual growth and educational development of the whole child.
St. Joseph School is an integral part of the educational mission of St. Joseph Parish.
Our aim is to nurture the growth of the whole child: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical.
We strive to affirm the worth of each student. We assist parents, the primary religious educators of their children, in imparting an understanding and appreciation of our Catholic faith.
We strive to build a faith community among students, faculty, and parents that supports and encourages living out Gospel values in the home, school, and society.
Our purpose is to enable students to become Catholic leaders who now and in the future actively promote peace and justice in our world.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
141 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Joseph School is a Catholic parish school rooted in Gospel values and dedicated to the spiritual growth and educational development of the whole child. St. Joseph School is an integral part of the educational mission of St. Joseph Parish. Our aim is to nurture the growth of the whole child: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical. We strive to affirm the worth of each student. We assist parents, the primary religious educators of their children, in imparting an understanding and appreciation of our Catholic faith. We strive to build a faith community among students, faculty, and parents that supports and encourages living out Gospel values in the home, school, and society. Our purpose is to enable students to become Catholic leaders who now and in the future actively promote peace and justice in our world.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Joseph School often compared to?
St. Joseph School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Vincent De Paul School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Joseph School located?
St. Joseph School is located in the Central Area neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Central Area.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
Our daughter is looking forward to middle school at St. Joseph. She loves the experiments in the new science program. She is in an advanced math class. Her writing has improved a lot this past year. The bullying problem that we had at our old public school doesn't exist here. She is happier than she's ever been!
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5  
My child went to school at St. Joseph's for two years. We decided to send him to public school this year. If you are Catholic, this would likely be your school. It is small and the kids all seem to do well academically. The religious studies program is good. We found, however, that our son's individual needs, were addressed better in public school. As a student advanced in both reading and math, he was given grade level work throughout both years at this school whereas in public school he has consistently been given work that is based on his academic functioning as opposed to his age.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Salem, OR is $7,659 for elementary schools and $8,227 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Salem, OR is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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